Multi–generational Christmas Pageant Presented During Dec. 12 Worship

A Christmas Carol: Scrooge in Bethlehem, a delightful adaptation of Dickens’ tale, was presented during the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday, Dec. 12, at Pinnacle Presbyterian Church. In the story, Scrooge is the Bethlehem innkeeper who refuses shelter to Mary and Joseph on that first Christmas night. His front desk clerk, Mr. Cratchit, comes to their aid while Scrooge sleeps alone in his dark room in the inn. When God sends an angel with the Light of Salvation to Scrooge, the wretched man is forced to search his soul. Gradually he realizes that he has traded his soul for money. His final redemption reflects the promise of salvation for all, both poor and rich, in the birth of Emmanuel, God with us.

The program featured the Cholla Choir and Canyon Singers, under the direction of Kira Rugen, and the Wee Singers, directed by Brent Hylton. Peggy Purkey accompanied the performers on keyboard.

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